58th Maple Leaf Festival in Carthage – Newstalk KZRG

The Carthage Maple Leaf Festival continues today, Friday. Julie Reams of the Carthage Chamber of Commerce told Newstalk KZRG:

“Our Friday evening concert on Carthage Square starts at 8 p.m. With the band “Members Only”, which performs the best hits of the 80s. That goes until 10:30 p.m..”

The 58th Annual Maple Leaf Parade begins tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., starting in historic Carthage Square and winding through the historic city.

Newstalk KZRG, Kix 102.5, Big Dog 97.9, Classic Hits 93.9 and Kissin 92.5 will be participating in the parade.

The event attracts thousands of people to the city each year and participants include bands, floats, organizations and colorful vehicles.

Julie Reams says there are plenty of other events happening Saturday.

“After the parade, the square opens to vendors, food vendors, artisans and all of our businesses around the square. There will be a Renaissance Fair starting at Faith Lutheran Church, a car and tractor show in Central Park and an annual car show at the Vietnamese Center on Grand Street. Then a truck and a tractor pull. And we'll end with another country concert on the square at 7 p.m. with a band called Midnight South.